Bradley Cooper is really hitting his stride, isn’t he. Limitless is Mr. Coopers first leading man role and judging by the response it’s received at the box office and by critics, his star power will continues to rise. Special mention for BC’s role on Nip/Tuck as Aiden Stone, which I think is the first time I really noticed him.

I found Limitless to be an enjoyable movie, if a bit on the safe side. It’s the story of a crumb bum of an author named Eddie who comes in contact with an exotic mind expanding drug by way of an old acquaintance. This translucent little wonder unlocks the mind, making the person more focused, creative and active. “It works best if you are already a smart person” and the effects have a drastic affect on Eddie. He can recall long forgotten facts that have been tucked away in his brain, learning anything becomes easy. He quickly gets his life into a new stratosphere of class and opportunity in Manhattan. But it’s obviously not that easy, all drugs have side effects and this unclassified wonder doesn’t come cheap or from the nicest people.

It’s a great concept and it’s put to great use in the film. There’s a lot of fun scenes, Bradley Cooper is a perfect fit for Eddie and it’s a really well put together movie. It’s edited quite well and didn’t overstay it’s welcome. They kept it from being too predictable too which was very welcome. You might think you’re on the right track early on but they tweak the characters and interactions here and there to keep you on your toes. My only real critique is the end, which I actually liked. It just felt a little too convenient and easy, the time frame of those last events didn’t seem that plausible to me. Great matinee movie.